Fibre Pathfinders: Enabling Growth Through Deployment, Carveouts and Capital Optimization

Agenda

14:10 - 14:50

Fibre Pathfinders: Enabling Growth Through Deployment, Carveouts and Capital Optimization

Moderator

A&O Shearman

 

Speakers

Kunal Bajaj, CEO and Co-Founder, CloudExtel

James G. Velasquez, President and CEO, PT&T

Michael McPhail, CTO, Moratelindo

Amajit Gupta, Group CEO and MD, Lightstorm

 

This breakout explores the innovative strategies fueling the rapid expansion of fibre networks across the APAC region, with a specific focus on the key players and funding mechanisms shaping the sector's future. Key topics include Indonesia's fibre investment leadership, greenfield rollout trends, the impact of capital costs, and the rise of fibre carveouts to optimize balance sheets and foster strategic partnerships.

 

  • Examining innovative approaches driving the rapid deployment of fibre networks across the APAC region
  • Indonesia – Who is leading the bulk of investment into Indonesian fibre and will a wholesaler emerge by 2030?  
  • Who is leading the charge for greenfield fibre rollout across APAC?
  • What levels and sources of funding are being deployed and how is the cost of capital affecting rollout prospects?
  • What is driving the growth of fibre carveouts in APAC? Exploring balance sheet and ROIC optimisation, reducing capex requirements, the generation of additional revenues and creating partnerships